Resolution 2000-29
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RESOLUTION NO. 2000-29
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GILROY IN SUPPORT OF PLACING A PROPOSED
PROGRAM FOR CLEAN, SAFE CREEKS AND NATURAL
FLOOD PROTECTION ON THE NOVEMBER 2000 BALLOT
WHEREAS, the Santa Clara Valley Water District (Water District) works to ensure
that creeks and channels can safely carry floodwaters; that water in our creeks and bays is
clean and safe; the natural resources in our creeks and watersheds are preserved and
enhanced; and that additional open space and trails are provided; and
WHEREAS, the Clean, Safe Creek and Natural Flood Protection Program will help
preserve and improve our quality oflife by providing:
. Homes, schools, businesses and highways with protection from flooding and
erosIOn;
. Clean, safe water in our creeks and bays;
. Healthy creeks and bay ecosystems;
. Trails, parks and open space along creeks; and
WHEREAS, the Water District's voter approved benefit assessment will sunset in
June 2000 and the water district is now considering submitting a special tax ballot measure
to Santa Clara County voters in November, 2000; and
WHEREAS, this ballot measure would be an alternative to higher water rates to
fund the Water District's Clean, Safe Creeks and Natural Flood Protection Program; and
WHEREAS, this ballot measure would require a two-thirds voter approval, which
would demonstrate overwhelming voter support; and
WHEREAS, flooding and stream protection are regional issues and this measure is
important for Gilroy in that it would provide flood and stream protection to ensure that our
creeks and channels can safely carry floodwaters away from our homes, businesses and local
roadways to San Francisco and Monterey Bays and preserve and protect the waters and
natural resources which contribute to our quality of life; and
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY that Gilroy
supports the Water District placing the proposed program for Clean, Safe Creeks and
Natural Flood Protection on the November 2000 ballot.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-29
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of May, 2000 by the following vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: G. ARELLANO, P. ARELLANO, MORALES,
SPRINGER
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: PINHEIRO and VELASCO
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: SUDOL
APPROVED:
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Rhonda Pellin, City Clerk
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Thomas W. Springer, Ma r
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-29
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I, RHONDA PELLIN, City Clerk of the City of Gilroy, do hereby certifY that the attached
Resolution No. 2000-29 is an original resolution, duly adopted by the Council of the City of
Gilroy at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 1st day of May, 2000, at which meeting a
quorum was present.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Official Seal of
the City of Gilroy this 4th day of May, 2000.
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City Clerk of the City of Gilroy
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